Memoranda and notes
MS. Malone 30
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Memoranda and notes
Shelfmark
MS. Malone 30
Summary
Memoranda and notes, some printed, but chiefly written by Edmund Malone (d. 1812), of which fols. 1-102 are generally about Alexander Pope's life and writings.
From fol. 103 on they relate to literary persons of the 18th century, especially such as were members of the Literary Club:
(fol. 103). List of members, 1764-1801;
(fol. 104). Notes about dr. Samuel Johnson;
(fol. 113). Elegy on sir J. Reynolds, beg. 'Farewell, farewell';
(fol. 116). Poem by E. Settle, beg. 'When to the great';
(fol. 118). Poem by Geo. Canning, beg. 'What various pangs', etc.
(fols. 120-end) are blank
Date
written in about 1800 chiefly by E. Malone
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
153 Leaves
Acquisition
Heber sale lot no. 1231: bought for 8s.
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Collection contents
Memoranda and notes
